Assessor Coordinator Degree

Position #: 173667

Expected Start Date: December 22, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Mental Health - McKerracher

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Residential Care Unit - Approved Home Enhancements

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 14, 2026

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: shifts of 168 hours within a 6-week period

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the Residential Services Team, this position is responsible for the coordination of the Mental Health Approved Home Program in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members and the Ministry of Health. The purpose of this position is to provide assessment of persons interested in accessing Mental Health Approved Homes, and the recruitment, education, and support of Mental Health Approved Home Operators. Under the supervision of the Assessor Coordinator - Degree - Senior and the Manager this position is responsible for assigning individual supports to persons living in mental health approved homes; providing consultation, referral, and conducting research related to the Mental Health Approved Home program.

Position Duties: 

• Utilizes a team approach to provide screening and/or assessments to persons affected by mental
  health and addictions concerns who are interested in accessing or who are currently living in a
  Mental Health Approved Home.
• Provides education and support to Mental Health Approved Home Operators regarding mental
  health and addiction client needs and mental health and addiction services.
• Supporting the licensing and re-licensing procedures for Mental Health Approved Homes in
  accordance with The Mental Health Services Act and The Mental Health Services Regulations,
  Regional Director, and the Government of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Health.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of mental health and addictions issues and their effects on the individual, family, and
  community.
• Knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Services Act, Mental Health Approved Home
  Program Operator’s Manual, and Health Information Protection Act.
• Ability to conduct self in a safe and responsible manner as outlined in the Occupational Health
  and Safety Act and reporting safety incidents as required for licensed Mental Health Approved
  Homes.
• Advanced decision-making skills.
• Advanced assessment skills.
• Basic interviewing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources, and applicable programming.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and modify programming provided to clients.
• Access to reliable vehicle to perform job duties.
• Travel required.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, addictions, nursing, or other relevant degree.

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Current registration or eligible for registration with appropriate licensing body.

Other Education and Training

• Practical Nursing diploma with 4 years experience is acceptable